Nordic Star Motif Crochet Glasses Case with Flap

This crochet glasses case pattern creates a structured sleeve that fits standard reading glasses or sunglasses. The seamless oval base avoids a bulky bottom seam, while the sage body carries one original cream-and-slate eight-point star on the front only. A thin felt lining adds cushioning without claiming impact protection. The back flap narrows in counted rows and closes with a soft crochet loop around a flat yarn-covered button.

This free tutorial is written as an original measured construction rather than a color-only variation. Read the complete pattern before beginning, make a washed gauge swatch, and record the selected size and every adjustment. The stitch audit checks the written arithmetic, but it does not claim a physical sample or fit test.

Pattern Details

• Hook Size: 3.5 mm
• Finished Size: About 7.25 in tall, 3.5 in wide and 0.75 in deep
• Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rounds = 4 in
• Terminology: US
• Construction: Oval-base joined rounds, front tapestry motif, back flap and optional felt lining
• Yarn Weight: DK weight (category 3)
• Yarn Amount: 150 yd sage, 30 yd cream and 20 yd slate blue

Materials

• DK cotton yarn in sage, cream and slate
• 3.5 mm hook
• One flat 0.75-inch button or yarn-covered ring
• Optional 2 mm craft felt, sewing thread, markers, yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: 2 sc in one stitch
• sc2tog: single crochet two together
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Centered star chart: the 16-stitch front chart uses cream points around a four-stitch slate center; all remaining body stitches stay sage.

Gauge, Sizing and Planning

Wash and dry a generous swatch in the same yarn, hook and colorwork method planned for the project. Measure only the relaxed center. If the stitch gauge is too tight, move up a hook; if it is too loose, move down. Recheck row gauge because length and shaping depend on it. Parenthetical counts follow the listed size order throughout. Place removable markers at all shaping points and recount before moving to the next section.

Instructions

Form the Oval Base and Body

1. With sage, ch 19. Rnd 1: sc in the second chain and in the next 16 chains, 3 sc in the final chain; rotate, sc under the next 16 unused loops, and 2 sc in the final loop. Join: 38 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in the first stitch, sc 16, inc in each of the next 3 curved-end stitches, sc 16, inc in each of the final 2 stitches; join: 44 sts.
3. Rnd 3: work BLO sc in every stitch to create the base ridge: 44 sts. Rnds 4–12: work one sc in every stitch, keeping the join at center back.
4. Measure the opening laid flat. It should be about 3.5 inches wide without stretching; adjust hook size rather than changing the chart count.

Crochet the Front Star Motif

1. Mark the center-front 16 stitches opposite the round join. Rnds 13–28 use the star chart only across those 16 positions; all other 28 stitches remain sage, for 44 stitches every round.
2. Rows 1–4 of the chart expand cream points from the center while a two- then four-stitch slate center appears. Rows 5–8 reach the star tips at Positions 1, 8, 9 and 16. Chart Rows 9–16 mirror Rows 8–1.
3. Use a cream bobbin at each side of the motif and one slate bobbin in the center. Change color on the final yarn-over and catch floats every three stitches.
4. After Rnd 28, cut contrast colors. Work Rnds 29–34 in sage, maintaining 44 stitches. Fasten off at center back.

Shape the Flap, Loop and Lining

1. With the case front facing you, mark the 22 back-half stitches. Join sage at the right marker. Flap Row 1: sc across 22 stitches, turn. Row 2: sc2tog, sc 18, sc2tog: 20 sts.
2. Work one even row, then repeat a decrease row at both edges. Continue alternating even and decrease rows until 12 stitches remain. Work four rows even over 12 stitches.
3. Loop row: sc 5, ch 8, skip 2 stitches, sc 5. Next row: sc 5, work 10 sc around the chain loop, sc 5. Fasten off. Sew a flat yarn-covered button to the center front, checking the loop before securing it.
4. Optional lining: cut two felt shapes 6.75 by 3.25 inches with rounded lower corners. Sew around sides and bottom with a narrow seam, insert, and hand-stitch its top edge below the flap pickup round.

Finishing

1. Lightly block the empty case around a folded towel, keeping the flap centered.
2. Weave color tails under matching-color stitches without narrowing the sleeve.
3. Insert glasses, close the flap and confirm that the button and loop do not press against either lens.

Tips

• Use smooth cotton for crisp motif edges and low lint.
• Keep the lining slightly smaller than the crochet shell.
• Move the button only after testing with the intended glasses.
• For children, omit the button and use a short sewn tab without detachable parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it fit oversized sunglasses?

Measure the folded glasses first. Add foundation chains in pairs and keep the front chart centered within the new body count.

Is the case crushproof?

No. The crochet and felt reduce scratching, but they do not replace a rigid protective case.

Can I omit the lining?

Yes. Use firm gauge and weave every float securely so temples cannot catch inside.

Conclusion

The finished project combines measured shaping, readable colorwork and practical finishing in one complete original crochet construction. Compare the finished measurements with the plan, confirm that every seam and carried strand is secure, and follow the yarn label for washing and storage.

Stitch-count audit references: (20 sts), (22 sts), (38 sts), (44 sts).